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Medical Laboratory Assistant (Specimen Reception)
NHS AfC: Band 2
Main area: Blood Sciences
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract: Permanent
This post is primarily based at Southport Hospital, Pathology Department
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (can include evenings, weekends, bank holidays and contribution to standby rota is required)
Job ref: 409-6899619
Site: Southport Hospital
Town: Southport
Salary: £23,615 Per Annum, Pro Rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 27/01/2025 23:59
Job overview
The primary role of the post is to receive samples for laboratory testing to check that all details of the request forms and samples match and to enter and receive them into our laboratory information system. It also includes the pre-analytical preparation required for analysis and ready to be processed on the analysers.
This role is primarily based at Southport Hospital.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised, methodical and highly motivated individual.
1. Perform basic clerical and reception duties within the laboratory.
2. Receive and log specimens into the department.
3. Record tests requested on the laboratory computer system.
4. Work independently under the technical supervision of a qualified Biomedical Scientist.
5. Undertake pre-analytical preparation of specimens received.
6. Act as the first point of reference for enquiries into the department.
7. Work closely with medical staff, General Practitioners, and other hospital/professional staff.
8. Assist patients with general enquiries both on the telephone and face to face.
9. Participate in the bank holiday, evening and weekend work rotas as required.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Educated to GCSE level in English and Maths or equivalent qualification/experience.
Knowledge and Experience
* Working in a laboratory environment.
* Attention to detail and accuracy.
* Ability to prioritize urgent samples.
* Ability to work with indirect supervision.
* Understanding of patient confidentiality.
* Ability to work in a team environment.
* Previous NHS experience.
* Willingness to learn new skills.
Skills
* Flexibility in working hours.
* Completion of tasks to point of handover.
* Able to handle plasma/serum and other bodily fluids as per protocol.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Ability to remain calm under pressure.
Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust.
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Name: Victoria Gaylor
Job title: Pre-analytical Manager Southport Pathology
Email address: victoria.gaylor@sthk.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 01704 704171
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